US Bridges

Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek

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Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19708

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Trail
CrossesDickerson Creek
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58036, -92.28733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trail over Dickerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.